[meteorite-list] Meteor Colours!

G'day List, I was a little curious if there is any knowledge of meteorite falls being documented as to what colour the meteor falling was, and the later classification. Has there ever been any determination for example that an iron will flame a different colour to a H-Chondrite or a Eucrite etc?

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor Colours!

Jeff, I'm sure you'll get much more knowledgable and detailed answers than this, but I do remember reading somewhere that green indicates nickel. Steve --- Jeff Kuyken [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day List, I was a little curious if there is any knowledge of meteorite falls being

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor Colours!

Keep in mind that the color is more likely to be from ionization of the atmosphere - nitrogen, oxygen, etc. which will glow with different colors depending upon the height where ionization takes place. Dave Pensenstadler __ Meteorite-list mailing